"Kid, I know what you're thinking. But if you continue to look at me with that strange gaze … "
Aida rode beside Thales' steed. She clenched her fists, the knuckle of her index finger sticking out. Her tone was extremely impatient. "You know what will happen."
"Alright." Thales, who was bursting with curiosity, stuck out his tongue and turned his head.
"Forget it if you don't want to answer."
The prince sighed softly in his heart.
Aida exhaled softly and sealed the memories of the past in her heart again.
'Jadestar.
'Damn Jadestar.'
"Speaking of which, Aida, how did you become a secret protector of the Jadestar Royal Family?" Thales looked at the blurry mountain range that was gradually becoming visible in front of him and asked faintly, "How could an elf be employed by the human Constellation?
"I heard that they are all extremely arrogant, and that they are the only ones who serve humans."
Aida lowered her head a little.
"Hey, kid." The elf's voice sounded a little awkward. "I've said it before, I'm not your family's protector.
"And …"
Aida crossed her arms and said disdainfully, "As a brat, how much do you know about the elves?"
Thales could only stick out his tongue and shake his head helplessly.
This elf with many suspicious points, this elf who may have lived for hundreds of years and met the former Virtuous King Mindis and Prince Keira, must have a rich and colorful story.
'But her personality …'
After the group crossed a snow-covered hill, Putray rode his steed to Thales' side. The thin vice diplomat had a solemn expression as he raised his finger and pointed in the direction they were heading. "We're here."
Thales reacted and quickly raised his head to look down the hill.
In his blurry vision filled with snow, a silver-black giant appeared in front of the mountains.
'No, it's not a giant.'
Its silhouette in the snow appeared hazily in the distance. It was a majestic city built against the mountains.
A red and black flag could be vaguely seen fluttering above the city.
Its grayish-black walls were dotted with silver-white snow. The highest point of the city was at the peak of the mountains. From afar, it looked like a giant leaning against a snowy mountain, surrounded by many villages and small towns, standing tall on the northern land.
Thales gestured for Wya to stop his restless steed.
He took a deep breath of the cold wind unique to the north and quietly looked at the majestic and powerful city in the distance. A little excitement surged in his heart.
'This is the Great Dragon of the North, the capital of Eckstedt?
Unknowingly, they had already crossed the Prestige Orchid Snowfield and entered a new territory.
"It's the first time you've seen such a grand sight, right?" Nicholas rode to their side. The corners of his lips curled up, and his face was filled with nostalgia and reverence. "A huge city with mountains on its back. It's the biggest, most majestic, most beautiful city in Northland. It's also the city with the longest history."
"The holy land in the Northlanders' hearts."
"Dragon Clouds City."
At this moment, an untimely snort came from the side.
"It was originally not called Dragon Clouds City."
Nicholas cast his gaze at the guest from Constellation who interrupted him.
"It was established during the Age of Ancient Kings, and it was one of the human settlements in the north. During the era of the Ancient Empire, it was the central provincial capital of the original Northland Province of the Empire, "Putray continued Nicholas' words expressionlessly.
"That fortress built against the mountain was originally known as Arunde Castle. It was the residence of the Arunde Family, who ruled Northland under the Emperor's orders for generations. After the Empire collapsed, this place sank into three hundred years of chaos and alternation of power. Until one day, Raikaru and Tormond's armies met nearby and won the first victory in the Battle of Eradication. "
"It was Raikaru who led the army and rushed to the aid of Tormond, who was in imminent danger." Nicholas shook his head nonchalantly and used his own understanding to 'correct' the Constellatiate's words. "That's why that battle was called 'Reverse Cold Wind'. It was said that in an empty space near here, Raikaru's troops marched at lightning speed, as if they had descended from the sky, and defeated the enemy from the rear."
Thales pursed his lips in resignation.
'Alright, it's another small' difference of opinion 'between Eckstedtians and Constellatiates, Northlanders and the Empire.
'Besides, even though we're both Northlanders, Nicholas seems to be more stubborn than Kentvida.'
As expected, Putray exhaled with a disapproving expression.
"So, how did this place become Eckstedt's capital?" Thales immediately spoke at the perfect timing, interrupting the two men's' intense discussion 'that was about to begin again.
Nicholas gestured for them to continue moving forward. The commander of the White Blade Guards started to act like a real receptionist while he rode on his horse.
"This piece of land with Dragon Clouds City as its center belongs to the Walton Family — the family from which Nuven the Seventh was born. It is also Eckstedt's richest and most famous ruling family. The title of Archduke of Dragon Clouds City has been passed down for generations.
"The hero of mankind, Raikaru Eckstedt, became the suzerain of this place more than six hundred years ago. He formed an alliance with the Nine Knights here and swore that in the chaos after the Battle of Eradication, they would guard Northland and their homeland together, and regain the pride of Northlanders.
"From then on, the proud Northlanders called the new kingdom 'Eckstedt', and the Eckstedt Alliance was born.
"The following year, the Nine Knights, who had expanded the territory with an irresistible force, returned to this place. Together, they elected Raikaru Eckstedt as the king whom the Northlanders trusted wholeheartedly and swore to follow until death. The Nine Knights then divided their forces and guarded Dragon Clouds City.
"The history of the Alliance ended here, and the history of Eckstedt began.
"In the spirit of taking turns to rule and ruling fairly, the supreme ruler of Eckstedt, the common-elected king, was chosen from among the ten archdukes. The rest of the people obeyed his authority and orders. This was Raikaru's oath to rule together in the past. It shows that his prestige and influence continue to this day.
"Because King Nuven holds the title of Archduke of Dragon Clouds City, Dragon Clouds City has become the capital of all of Eckstedt."
At this moment, a messenger from Black Sand Region passed through the layers of obstacles of the White Blade Guards with great difficulty and came to Nicholas' side, inviting him to meet Viscount Kentvida.
After Nicholas left, Thales turned his head and looked at Putray.
"You have something to say," the prince said with certainty.
"Of course." The vice diplomat shook his head in disdain. "Don't believe our hot-blooded Northlander friend. His nonsense about 'taking turns to rule and ruling fairly' can only be used to deceive the Northlanders. In fact, in Northland, or anywhere else in the world, it has always been power that speaks, and strength that rules."
"Oh?" Thales chuckled softly. "Since that hot-blooded Northlander friend has left, do you mind telling me a little more, my knowledgeable assistant, the versatile Northlander?"
Putray reached into his bosom, wanting to take out his pipe. However, the former bard hesitated for a few seconds, then withdrew his hand with a pained expression. It was unknown whether it was because he regretted that he did not have much tobacco left, or because he found his conscience.
He then said to the second prince, "I don't know if you have noticed, but the first ruler of Dragon Clouds City, the first common-elected king of Eckstedt, was Raikaru Eckstedt. But the Dragon Clouds City we see now is under the rule of Nuven Walton the Seventh. "
Thales quickly came to a realization. "Eckstedt and Walton are two surnames. In other words, after Raikaru's death, the one who inherited his title and title was not his direct blood relative?"
Putray raised his eyebrows and nodded. "The real history, or rather, the history recorded in the records that Constellation can find, is that Raikaru died young and did not give birth to any children. After he passed away, the suzerain position of Dragon Clouds City that he left behind was inherited by his nephew, Nuven Walton."
"That was the first Nuven after the Walton Family became the suzerain of Dragon Clouds City.
"From then on, the Walton Family, marked by the Cloud Dragon Spear, entered this land and this city, and has been ruling it ever since.
"But Nuven the First's bloodline caused the suzerains to question his legitimacy, and also evoked the suzerains' desire for the common-elected king's throne. No matter how many times he emphasized that his mother was Raikaru's older sister, and that Nuven himself was the legitimate heir closest to the late king, Raikaru, he could not extinguish the ambition of the nine suzerains. Even though they were all model knights who were loyal to Raikaru in the past."
Thales furrowed his eyebrows slightly.
At this moment, what he thought of was not Raikaru and his nine knights, but the huge portrait in the center of Mindis Hall: Under the setting sun on the battlefield, a young knight covered in scars charged fearlessly under the accompaniment of six people.
Constellation's King of Renaissance, Tormond Jadestar the First, and the six knights beside him. They were the illustrious duke families and the Six Great Clans of today.
Arunde of the White Base Eagle, Cullen of the Sun Sword and Shield, Covendier of the Tricolor Iris Flower, Fakenhaz of the Four-Eyed Skull, Nanchester of the Great Deer Horn, and Tabark of the Blood Moon.
They, and even the ancestors of the Thirteen Distinguished Families, fought by Tormond's side in the past.
Were they also "loyal" to the King of Renaissance in the past?
Just like the nine knights and suzerains behind Raikaru?
"For the legitimate right to inherit the throne of Eckstedt, Dragon Clouds City's Nuven the First had a violent conflict with the nine knights and their descendants," Putray continued. "After the war, the stalemate and confrontation between the suzerains lasted for decades. At that time, Eckstedt was almost like ten fragments. They were a kingdom in name, but in reality, they were enemies and could not tolerate each other." Putray continued to speak.
"During this period, the survivors of the Final Empire built a new, insignificant country by the Shepherd's River in the south, on the territory of the former Chauvinistic Province. It slowly rose and continued to expand to its surroundings."
Thales understood tacitly and replied, "Tormond the First, the King of Renaissance?"
"Yes." Putray nodded. His eyes shone with a strange light. "Constellation.
"In the end, under pressure from the new Constellation, Nuven the First and the nine suzerains reached the final and most awkward compromise.
"With the support of the nine suzerains, Nuven Walton inherited the common-elected king's throne. In the name of the great former king, Raikaru, Nuven the First redefined Eckstedt's territory and conferred the title of the ten suzerains, including himself, as the ten legitimate archdukes of Eckstedt. However, after Nuven the First's death, the position of king had to be rechosen among the ten archdukes. They would then vote for a new common-elected king, who would rule for life. Thus, Eckstedt's King Selection Congress system was established and implemented for six hundred years. "
"This is the so-called 'Raikaru's Joint Ruling Pledge', because it was an oath made by ten people in Raikaru's name with Raikaru's signature. Ironically, it has nothing to do with Raikaru at all."
"Wait a minute." Thales was dumbfounded as he listened. "The king selection … I only saw a rough outline of it in Mindis Hall … Ten archdukes voted together and chose one of them?" Thales was stunned.
"What happens if someone has the same number of votes? Is there a mature system and style to determine the smooth election of the common-elected king in the King Selection Congress? "
Thales remembered a magical movie from his previous life. In the movie, pirates elected a pirate king, but in the end, every candidate voted for themselves.
"Yes, and it's simple, direct, effective, full of the romance of Northlanders," Putray said in a low voice. "It's a custom inherited from the Empire and the knights' glorious era. It continues to be used in Eckstedt to determine who the king belongs to when the archdukes are in a dilemma."
"A custom inherited from the Empire to determine who the king belongs to?" Thales gripped the reins tightly. He remembered what he heard in Kaslan's Hero Tavern and could not help but be shocked. "You mean …"
"Yes." Putray nodded. With a complicated look in his eyes, he softly uttered a rather forceful word.
"Duel."
Thales was stunned.
"When the sacred King Selection Congress is unable to make the final decision, the king candidates with the same number of votes, regardless of age or status, must prove themselves in the duel.
"They must prove that they have the bravery worthy of being the common-elected king, the boldness to lead the Northlanders, the fearlessness to face life and death in the duel, and the final victory in the duel."
When he heard this, Thales suddenly thought of the Archduke of Black Sand Region, Chapman Lampard's flickering face in the firelight, and the old, worn sword on his table.
'They are Northlanders, after all.'
Thales suddenly realized that even though he had set foot in Eckstedt's territory in the north, his understanding of them was still at a rudimentary stage.
The Northland, a country known for its toughness and blood, was much more complicated and peculiar than he had imagined.
And he was about to face them.
"Continue." Thales frowned solemnly. "Before I meet them, I want to understand the archdukes of Eckstedt.
"For example, their relationship with the common-elected king?"
Putray only paused for a moment before he nodded and continued, "The archdukes of Eckstedt have absolute autonomy in their own territories. They only have the obligation to obey the common-elected king and send troops during times of war, but they do not have to pay taxes to the common-elected king. Territorial affairs are purely up to themselves. As for whether to accept and implement the king's orders throughout the territory, it is entirely up to the archdukes themselves."
"Isn't the power of the archduke of Eckstedt a little too much?" Thales was surprised. He inhaled slightly as he walked. "Can it be said that it is a miracle that Eckstedt has not been divided until now?"
"Yes, this is why they are called archdukes and not dukes, as they were during the Age of the Empire." Putray sighed. "To a certain extent, Eckstedt, which was born from compromise, is even more divided than Constellation." Putray sighed.
"They have much more autonomy in their own territories than the dukes of Constellation. At least, no matter how stingy and unwilling Duke Cullen is, he must allocate a sum of money from Eastern Sea Hill every year to pay a sufficient amount of taxes to Eternal Star City and His Majesty. The appointment and dismissal of Constellation's important officials and the demotion and demotion of nobles must comply with the 'Holy Constellation Covenant'. They must even be reviewed by the supreme king's warrant. Therefore, if the dukes want to interfere with the kingdom's politics, the fastest way is to interfere with the central department of Eternal Star City, or use the influence of their territories to infiltrate the local officials of the kingdom. "
Thales shook his head. "Then what is the meaning of the common-elected king's existence? If he cannot even restrain the archdukes under him, why does he still want to become the common-elected king? "
Putray thought for a moment and answered him seriously, "For the sake of high prestige, the suzerain's obedience, and the name of orthodoxy."
Thales frowned again.
"This stuff is much more useful in Northland than in Constellation. No matter how uncultured a Northlander is, he would know that the common-elected king's authority is inviolable, and Raikaru's oath is inviolable," Putray recalled his own knowledge and continued.
"In history, the archdukes of Eckstedt rebelled three times because they were dissatisfied with the common-elected king, but each time, they failed. Because no matter how the archdukes who raised their flags against the common-elected king tried to justify themselves, once they openly flouted Raikaru's oath, they would lose the hearts of their people. Even the most greedy Northlanders were unwilling to fight for them. Some archduchy families even withdrew from Eckstedt's ruling history because of this."
Thales gazed at Dragon Clouds City in the distance. He slowly exhaled a breath of hot air between his cold hands and thought carefully.
'High prestige.
The name of orthodoxy.
The people's loyalty.
'Northland's traditional culture?'
"It's too simple," Thales said faintly after a few seconds.
"Hmm?" Putray revealed a puzzled expression.
"I mean, attributing the power to maintain Eckstedt's stability and unity to Raikaru's prestige and the Northlanders' character and tradition — this attribution is too simple." Thales lowered his head and thought carefully.
"Human behavior and the structure of social power always affect each other. It is impossible to have a situation where one's behavior strengthens the structure while the social structure has no effect on human behavior. No matter how noble the Northlanders are, how they revere their ancestors, and how they revere their traditions, they cannot maintain such a state system.
"A power structure that is destined to split and collapse will only bring the same effect to the Northlanders. They are destined to be under different suzerains, different interests, and different institutional structures. As generations of people die and are born, and as society changes, they evolve behaviors and motivations that fit the structure of the times.
"Under Eckstedt's strange split system, it is very difficult for the Northlanders not to be enemies and kill each other."
'Right.'
Thales nodded secretly.
This was the society he knew.
'But Eckstedt …'
"Do you have more ideas?" Putray narrowed his eyes and thought about Thales' words carefully. He asked, "Why don't you tell me?"
The second prince pondered for a moment before he said, "Constellation."
Thales raised his head and said with certainty, "Constellation."
Putray's gaze flickered as he waited for the prince's answer.
"As you said just now, Constellation's expansion and strength should have contributed to Eckstedt's stability and unity to a certain extent." Thales patted the steed under his crotch, causing a commotion among the horses that had always been at odds with him.
Wya controlled his steed in a flurry. Thales gave him an apologetic smile.
Thales turned his head and continued, "With such a behemoth in the south, it is impossible for any archduke or suzerain of Eckstedt to face it alone. They must sit down, coordinate their own conflicts, and unite to face the enemy."
"This is a good perspective." Putray nodded approvingly. "Indeed, Constellation's existence has largely restrained and diverted the conflict between the common-elected king and the archdukes."
Thales took a deep breath.
'On the other hand, isn't Eckstedt's existence and threat an external cause for the convergence of Constellation's internal power?
'No.'
Thales looked at the city that was getting closer and clearer. He lowered his head slightly.
'The mutual influence between Constellation and Eckstedt?
'Even such an analysis is not enough.
'This is not the main reason why Eckstedt has been able to maintain its stability until now, nor is it the reason why the common-elected king's power is so stable.
'What kind of power is it that keeps Eckstedt, which is supposed to be in a state of disunity, going on until now, stable and powerful?'
Thales stared at the red and black flag in the distance and narrowed his eyes.
— —
They encountered the first sentry post of Dragon Clouds City in front of them. The White Blade Guards were negotiating with the other party. At this moment, Thales welcomed his escort for the past few days.
"This is the furthest we can send you, Your Highness." Viscount Kentvida of Black Sand Region was gathering his troops. He looked at Dragon Clouds City, which was close at hand, and sighed. "Fortunately, the journey was safe and sound."
"Thank you for escorting us along the way, even though we did not ask for it." Putray sighed. His expression was cold. "Thank you for the welcoming ceremony."
Kentvida did not mind Putray's attitude, nor did he care about the hostile gazes of the White Blade Guards nearby. Kentvida nodded at Tolja, who was behind him, indicating that he was ready to leave. Then, he turned around and said to Thales,
"Then we shall part ways here. I wish you all the best in Dragon Clouds City from now on."
Thales stared attentively at Archduke Lampard's think tank.
The ability and efficiency he displayed when he commanded the army along the way, the sharpness of his words, and the unique way of thinking he had displayed in Hero Tavern left a deep impression on Thales.
A few seconds later, the second prince suddenly asked, "Why didn't the archduke come?"
Viscount Kentvida was stunned.
"King Nuven sent invitations to all nine archdukes of Eckstedt, didn't he? But Lampard didn't come," Thales recalled his discussion with Putray and said quietly.
"You know, King Nuven might want all of Eckstedt to see how the common-elected king handles the Prince of Constellation — starting with the friendly welcome from the White Blade Guards."
At this moment, Thales did not think of the two practical people, Nuven and Lampard, but of the two concepts of the 'common-elected king' and the 'archduke'. In the same social structure, they each represented different powers and ranks, and they competed with each other.
"The archduke has his own reasons." Viscount Kentvida reacted very quickly. He replied faintly, "And I believe that the archduke has told you before that both you and the archduke are in danger. Only your sincere cooperation …"
"King Nuven hates him, right?" Under Putray's strange gaze, Thales interrupted Kentvida's words.
Kentvida stopped talking. His face was expressionless.
"I'm guessing that what happened in Constellation's court has already spread to Dragon Clouds City. Even though there is no evidence, the Archduke of Black Sand Region is already implicated in Prince Moriah's death. Just like what the cold-faced Star Killer said …" Thales enunciated each word clearly.
"King Nuven will settle the score with him sooner or later.
And what is Lampard going to do? "
Thales stared at Kentvida's expression carefully, trying to find something from it.
Viscount Kentvida furrowed his brows slightly, then shook his head slightly. A strange smile appeared at the corners of his lips.
He no longer spoke in a polite and distant tone. Instead, he spoke in a serious and serious tone.
"Black Sand Region stands at the frontline of the border between Eckstedt and Constellation. It has been in confrontation with the Northern Territory for hundreds of years. It is not as weak as you think," the viscount said meaningfully. "And King Nuven and the Walton Family's power cannot extend into Black Sand Region.
"Moreover, Eckstedt has a king selection system." Kentvida flashed a strange smile. "The archduke is still very young, and King Nuven …"
Thales' gaze flickered slightly.
'How confident.
Chapman Lampard. '
He recalled the conversation between the two of them in Lampard's military camp.
'Only such a person can be called a' gambler ', and make even a fortress flower like Sonia so wary.'
"Very good," Thales mumbled, intentionally or otherwise, "Because I am also very young."
Kentvida fixed his gaze on Thales.
"Before I left, the archduke asked me to bring you a message."
Thales raised his head.
"Please choose your enemies and friends carefully." Kentvida flashed a smile again. He tapped his chest and said, "Benevolence and compassion are not the flaws of a king.
"But it is a great taboo for a king to not see things clearly."
Thales furrowed his brows tightly and snorted softly.
"These words …" The second prince shook his head. "Let His Grace wait until he himself becomes a king before teaching me these words."
Kentvida nodded without changing his smile. "I will bring the message to him."
At this moment …
"People of Black Sand Region … Why aren't you leaving yet?" Nicholas came to their side and said bluntly, "Why? Do you want to take two thousand people for a stroll in Dragon Clouds City?"
Marquis Shiles followed them softly and laughed. "Don't mind him. I think Lord Nicholas is just a little special with his words."
"Stroll?"
"How would I dare? After all, this is the territory of the Dragon Spear Family, and also the place where the common-elected king resides." Kentvida smiled bitterly. "We will leave tomorrow morning … If His Majesty is as generous as ever, he can provide us with some —"
"Then get lost. If you don't want to freeze to death in the Day before the Bitter Cold Winter, you have to let Lampard come over himself." Nicholas' expression turned cold as he interrupted Kentvida.
"Otherwise, His Majesty will not be in the mood to entertain you."
Kentvida froze. In the end, he did not speak again. He bowed slightly on his horse and left with a calm expression.
Following him was the army of Black Sand Region that stretched for hundreds of meters.
For a time, only the diplomat group and the White Blade Guards were left by Thales' side.
He faced the majestic Dragon Clouds City.
Thales exhaled and turned his head to look at Dragon Clouds City, which was getting closer and closer. Suddenly, he furrowed his brows.
Thales stared at a stone bridge that connected the top of Dragon Clouds City.
The stone bridge was suspended in the air, and the other end led to a huge cliff. The cliff was flat and wide, but it was different from the other cliffs in Dragon Clouds City, which were full of buildings. Although the area of the cliff was not small, it was empty.
He asked in puzzlement, "That cliff … Why is it so flat and empty?"
'And …'
"And the big cave behind it, it seems to be man-made?" Thales narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance.
Shiles moved past a few people and arrived in front of Thales.
"That is the legendary 'Cliff of the Sky'." The Marquis of Camus Union stared at the cliff, frowned and shook his head. "Although I have been here many times, the story of that place … Sigh … I heard that it is the exclusive territory of their queen."
"Her Majesty the Queen?" Thales was stunned as he observed the cliff. He subconsciously asked, "What queen?"
"What queen?" Nicholas turned his head. His expression was strange, and he seemed to be slightly displeased.
"Are you kidding me?"
Thales shrugged. He wanted to exchange a glance with Putray, who was beside him, but the latter only remained silent with profound meaning.
At this moment, the attendant, Wya, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said, "I have heard a little about this. I heard that it is the temporary imperial residence of the 'First Queen'?"
"The First Queen?" Thales was even more puzzled. He exhaled and looked at Nicholas.
'Using a desolate and empty cliff as a temporary imperial residence?
Asceticism? '
"Whose queen is it?" Thales asked impatiently.
"I thought that the Prince of Constellation would at least have some knowledge," Nicholas said sarcastically. "Of course it is the savior of the Battle of Eradication, the greatest hero in human history, and the founder of Eckstedt. His Majesty Raikaru Eckstedt … is his queen!"
Thales was completely stunned.
"Raikaru's queen?"
Thales frowned slightly. He raised his head and looked at the cliff, the Cliff of the Sky.
'Wait.
The queen from six hundred years ago? '
"Yes." Nicholas nodded. His expression was solemn and respectful.
"The legendary First Queen of Eckstedt.
"In the Battle of Eradication, the most reliable existence behind King Raikaru.
"His comrade, his true love, and the eternal queen when he was crowned king.
"She is also the most noble and perfect symbol in the hearts of the Northlanders for six hundred years."
Nicholas revealed a reverent expression.
Although the White Blade Guards had their faces covered, Thales could still feel their emotions. They were exactly the same as Nicholas'.
The leader of the White Blade Guards said faintly,
"Even though she left quietly after King Raikaru passed away and disappeared without a trace, her legend and myth will forever be enshrined in the hearts of every Eckstedtian."
Nicholas said softly,
"The legend of the Crimson Winged Blue Flame's battlefield in the Battle of Eradication.
"The Queen of the Sky — Her Majesty Clorysis."
Thales furrowed his brows.
'Why the sky?
Could it be that this queen can fly …
'Wait.'
Thales stared at the huge cliff and opened his mouth wide.
'Can …
'Fly …
"Did you just say … the Crimson Winged Blue Flame?" Thales turned his head with a ghastly expression and stared at Nicholas, dumbfounded. "The Queen of the Sky, that means … that means, she is a …"
"Ah, that's right."
Nicholas grinned, which was rare. This usually cold, serious, and pale man was now filled with glory and pride.
"The great hero of the Battle of Eradication, King Raikaru Eckstedt …"
Nicholas raised his hand proudly and pointed at the Eckstedtian flag fluttering in the air in the distance.
"… is a knight."
Thales turned his head and stared blankly at the black flag. On it was a huge crimson dragon, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws against the wind.
"The one who soared in the sky and fought side by side with his true love, the Queen of the Sky …"
Nicholas' words rang in his ears.
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